HEALTH SCIENCE (HLSC)(See also Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance) Sharon Hunt Dean Gorman Degrees Conferred: M.S., Ph.D. (HLSC)
Areas of Concentration: community health, patient education, corporate health promotion, health counseling, school health, and health care administration. Prerequisites to Degree Program: For acceptance to the master's degree programs the program area requires, in addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, an undergraduate degree in Health Science or in a related field and the following admission standards: an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00, or if the overall undergraduate GPA is between 2.70 and 2.99, the student must have a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (excluding student teaching), or a GRE score of 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative parts of the general test. Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: Candidates for the Master of Science degree in health science must complete 27 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis or 33 semester hours without a thesis. The corporate health promotion and health care administration concentrations require 39 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis or 45 semester hours without a thesis. Students selecting the non-thesis option are required to complete three hours of HLSC 589V, Independent Research. In addition to the program requirements listed below, all degree candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.
Community Health Course Concentration: (33 hours) Required Research Component (6) EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics, OR EDFD 6403, Elementary Statistics and Data Processing Applied to Education HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD Required Courses (15) HLSC 5563, Public Health, OR HLSC 5573, Principles of Health Education HLSC 5613, Principles of Epidemiology HLSC 5623, Health Planning HLSC 6333, Health Behavior Research, OR HLSC 5353,
Health Counseling, OR Required Internship (3) HLSC 574V, Internship Required Project or Thesis (3-6) HLSC 589V, Independent Research (master's degree project), OR HLSC 600V, Master's Thesis Approved Electives (3-6)
Patient Education Course Concentration: (33 hours) Required Research Component (6) EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics OR EDFD 6403, Elementary Statistics and Data Processing Applied to Education HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD Required Courses (15) HLSC 5353, Health Counseling HLSC 5563, Public Health, OR HLSC 5573, Principles of Health Education HLSC 5623, Health Planning, OR HLSC 6333, Health Behavior Research, OR HLSC 699V (3), Seminar Required Internship (3) HLSC 574V, Internship Required Project or Thesis (3-6) HLSC 589V, Independent Research (master's degree project), OR Approved Electives (3-6)
Corporate Health Promotion Course Concentration: (45 hours) Required Research Component (6) EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics, OR EDFD 6403, Elementary Statistics and Data Processing Applied to Education HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD Required Courses (12) HKRD 5983, Health Promotion in/Workplace HLSC 5353, Health Counseling HLSC 5573, Prin of Health Education HLSC 5623, Health Planning Business Administration/Communication Component (9)--Selected from the following with approval of advisor RECR 5883, Recreation Services Promotion MKTT 5433 Consumer and Market Research HKRD 5893, Public and Private Finance in HKRD RECR 6533, Legal and Political Aspects HKRD 5873, Leadership in HKRD Services COMM 5403, Organizational Communication Theory JOUR 5063, Issues in Advertising and Public Relations Behavioral Sciences Component (6)--Selected from the following with approval of advisor EDFD 5393, Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning PSYC 4133, Behavior Modification PSYC 5163, Theories of Personality PSYC 4073, Psychology of Learning SOCI 5153, Sociological Perspectives on Social Psychology SOCI 5163, Sociology of Health Care Systems Required Project or Thesis (3-6) HLSC 589V, Independent Research (master's degree project), OR Approved Electives (6-9) Health Counseling Course Concentration: (52 hours) Required Research Component (6) EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics OR EDFD 6403, Educational Statistics and Data Processing HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD Required Counseling Courses (28) CNED 5203, Introduction to Counseling CNED 5213, Lifestyle & Career Development CNED 5303, Individual Appraisal CNED 5323, Counseling Theory CNED 5333, Basic Counseling Techniques CNED 5343, Counseling Practicum HLSC 5353, Health Counseling CNED 5363, Dynamics of Group Counseling CNED 5372, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling CNED 599V, Seminar Program Core Courses (6) HLSC 5363, Perspectives in Holistic Health HLSC 5573, Principles of Health Education Internship (6) CNED 574V, Counseling Internship Required Project or Thesis (3-8) HLSC 589V, Independent Research (master's degree project), OR Approved Electives (0-3)
Health Care Administration Concentration: (45 hours) Required Research Component (6) EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics, OR EDFD 6403, Educational Statistics and Data Processing HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD Required Core Courses (15) HLSC 5633, Health Services Administration HLSC 5623, Health Planning HLSC 5563, Public Health HLSC 699V, Seminar: Law & Public Policy Governing Health Care Delivery Systems HLSC 699V Seminar: Total Quality Management & Evaluation For Health Delivery Services. Business Administration Core (12)--Select 4 from the following 6 courses listed with approval of adviser ACCT 5122, Introduction to Management Accounting MKTT 5103, Marketing Concepts MKTT 5433, Consumer and Market Research MGMT 5203, Managerial Process/ Organizational Behavior MGMT 5373, Management of Human Resources Required Project or Thesis (3-6) HLSC 589V, Independent Research (master's degree project), OR Approved Electives (6-9)
School Health Course Concentration: (33 hours) Required Research Component (6) EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics, OR EDFD 6403, Educational Statistics and Data Processing HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD Remaining Education Core (6) CNED 5203, Introduction to Counseling ETEC 5213, Introduction to Ed. Media EDFD 5373, Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning EDFD 5303, Historical Found. of Modern Ed., OR Required Courses (9) HLSC 5553, School Health Program HLSC 5573, Prin of Health Education HKRD 5373, Problems in HKRD Required Project or Thesis (3-6) HLSC 589V, Independent Research (master's degree project),OR Approved Electives (6-9)
Prerequisites to the Ph.D. Degree Program: The applicant must have completed a master's degree or its equivalent in health science or a closely related field and meet general admission requirements of the Graduate School. An application should include identification of applicant's objectives, supportive background information including three letters of recommendation supporting the applicant's ability to successfully pursue a Ph.D. in health science; a GPA of at least 3.00 on all graduate course work; and an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Additional prerequisites may be prescribed after review of application materials. Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: A minimum of 96 graduate hours beyond the bachelor's degree is required. A doctoral advisory committee will be established by the student in consultation with the Coordinator of Graduate Study during the first semester of enrollment subsequent to acceptance into the degree program. The student, in conjunction with the advisory committee, will define the program of study. The degree program requires successful completion of candidacy examinations, an acceptable dissertation, and an oral defense of the dissertation. These last requirements are described elsewhere in this catalog on pages 22 and 23. Further requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy degree in health science include: Departmental Core Requirements Required Prerequisites: (12) HLSC 5573, Principles of Health Education HLSC 5563, Public Health HLSC 5613, Principles of Epidemiology I HLSC 5623, Health Planning Required Courses: (15) HLSC 6333, Health Behavior Research HLSC 6553, Environmental Health HLSC 6733, Health and the Aging Process HLSC 6833, Principles of Epidemiology II HLSC 699V(3), Seminar Research and Statistical Requirements Required Prerequisites: (6) HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics, OR EDFD 6403, Elementary Statistics/ Data Processing Applied to Education (or equivalent) Required Courses: (6) EDFD 6413, Experimental Design in Education EDFD 6423, Multiple Regression Techniques for Education Additional Courses (9) - Selected from the following with the approval of advisor EDFD 6533, Qualitative Research EDFD 6453, Applied Multivariate Statistics EDFD 6623, Techniques of Research in Education EDFD 6653, Measurement and Evaluation EDFD 699V(3), Seminar HKRD 699V(3), Seminar *other advisor approved 5000 or 6000 level research and/or statistics courses Field of Study (9) Students, in consultation with their doctoral advisory committee, will identify further course work comprising a field of study in health science, consistent with the goals and objectives of the students and institution. Course work may be selected from several related disciplines or a single discipline. Through an agreement with the Academic Common Market, residents of certain southern states may qualify for graduate enrollment in the doctoral program in health science. See page 163 for additional information.
COURSES: HEALTH SCI (HLSC) HLSC5353 Health Counseling (SP) A review of the role and function of the health counselor including a focus on problem solving approaches for coping with daily problems of living, decision making, and life style planning. (Same as CNED 5353) HLSC5543 Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality (FA) Indepth analysis of the social, biological, and behavioral factors associated with the development of one's sexuality. HLSC5553 School Health Programs (FA) Study of program content, program organization, and administrative details in planning and conducting a school program which includes healthful school living, health services, and health instruction. HLSC5563 Public Health (FA) Acquaints the student with the structure, functions, and major problems in public health and with the role of education in public health. HLSC5573 Principles of Health Education (FA, SP, SU) Current trends, basic issues, controversial issues, and fundamental principles of health education. HLSC5583 Voluntary Health Agencies (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to a variety of voluntary health agencies in the community. Opportunities to visit these agencies will be provided. Purpose, objectives, functions, and programs will be presented by representatives of selected agencies. HLSC560V Workshop (1-6) (IR) HLSC5613 Principles of Epidemiology (FA, SP, SU) Distribution and patterns of disease or physiological conditions within populations; an examination of the nature of epidemiological research. HLSC5623 Health Planning (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is on examination of health planning processes, principles, and concepts. Methods for health planning agencies, issues in comprehensive health planning, and analysis of decision making steps for program implementation will be addressed. HLSC5633 Health Services Administration (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is on an examination of administrative factors related to health services. Administrative and professional authority, boards, consumers, delivery of services, federal role, and cost containment will also be addressed. HLSC574V Internship (1-6) (IR) HLSC589V Independent Research (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Development, implementation, and completion of graduate research project. Prerequisite: M.S. degree in health science and HPER 5353 and EDFD 5393. HLSC599V Seminar (1-3) (IR) HLSC600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) HLSC605V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of education problems. HLSC6333 Health Behavior Research (FA) A review of human behavior and its relationship to health and well being. Focuses on contemporary health behavior research and instrumentation. HLSC6443 Health & Health Care in Cross-Cultural Settings (FA, SP, SU) The relationship of socio-political and cultural factors to primary health care and public health in developed and developing countries is emphasized. Epidemiological factors influencing health status in various countries are reviewed. HLSC6553 Environmental Health (FA, SP, SU) An analysis and evaluation of the various environmental factors that influence our health. Causes of problem factors are identified and solutions proposed for improving environmental conditions. HLSC6733 Health and the Aging Process (FA, SP, SU) An overview of the health-related issues facing elderly populations with indepth study of the biological and behavioral changes associated with aging. HLSC674V Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Provide Ph.D. students with an individualized college teaching experience in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Enrollment concurrent with residency. Prerequisite: admission to the Ph.D. in Health Science degree program. HLSC6833 Principles of Epidemiology II (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret observational epidemiological concepts, sources of data, prospective cohort studies, retrospective cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies, methods of sampling, estimating sample size, questionnaire design, and effects of measurement error. Prerequisite: EDFD 5393 or EDFD 6403. HLSC699V Seminar (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature in the health sciences. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing. |